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CESSNA EXPANDS GLOBAL SALES FORCE
Citation Latitude to be launched in 2013.
Cessna announced mid-March the planned expansion of the company's worldwide sales force by nearly 50 percent. As part of this effort, the company is placing an emphasis on decentralized satellite offices in global markets where Cessna's presence is well established or where the company sees opportunity for growth.
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"This move is another example of how Cessna is investing in the future. With the largest installed base of aircraft of any general aviation manufacturer, it is imperative that both current
NEW AIRCRAFT
TECNAM’s “ASTORE” LAUNCH - Tecnam announces the launch of the ‘Astore’ next-generation Light Sport
Aircraft.Tecnam “ASTORE to be launched on April 24 at AERO.
Tecnam have announced that it will reveal the Tecnam ‘Astore’ next-generation Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) at AERO 2013 Friedrichshafen, Germany on the 24th of April. The Tecnam Astore is an all new two seat, low wing aeroplane that offers superlative performance. For 65 years Tecnam has built its reputation through the development of innovative, stylish and affordable aeroplanes for all aspects of General Aviation flying. What could be more fitting in this special anniversary year than for Professor Luigi Pascale, Tecnam’s legendary Head of Aircraft Design, to name his new creation in honour of his first production aircraft, The P48 Astore. The Tecnam ‘Astore’ design affords the pilot the smoothest and most pleasurable flight with innovations such as an Apple iPad® mini supplied with each aircraft as standard. The Levil G Mini, using its WiFi connection, provides a full
HAND HELD DEVICES
iPAD INFO AND MORE – IN PALM-SIZED PILOT’S TOOL The new iLevil SW is a clean-sheet design, an iPad-compatible, fully self-contained “panel in the palm of your hand” device. This lightweight device gives The new iLevil SW attitude information; has a WAAS GPS for charts and synthetic vision; displays information from external hardware such as an engine monitors; and is an ADSB-in receiver. With a rechargeable 3-hour battery, it lasts longer than most flights; and it is rechargeable through a USB port – or by its built-in solar panel. “We took the features we wanted and committed to the device size, and developed the SW from there,” said Ananda Leon, Systems Engineer at Levil Technology. “We wanted to provide an all-in-one solution that would fit in a flight bag and had the potential to display virtually all the popular cockpit systems 6 PISTON BUYER EUROPE MAY 2013 WWW.AVBUYER.COM
MAY 2013 customers and those new to aviation have ready access to our team of experts before, during and after the acquisition of their aircraft," said Scott Ernest, Cessna's president and CEO. "Just as we've put an emphasis on our investments with new products and our global service network, we are continuing to invest in our people and their connections with our valued customers around the world." This expansion means Cessna is now hiring qualified sales personnel to complement the team of professionals already in place. A full listing of career opportunities can be found at Cessna.com."Hearing the story of Cessna's breadth of product offerings, impeccable engineering legacy and scope of service offerings allows customers to gain the confidence they need to make an aircraft purchase decision," said Bob Gibbs, vice president of regional sales, Latin America. "With six new products hitting the market during 2013 and the future introductions of the Citation Latitude and Citation Longitude models, it's an exciting, dynamictime to be a part of the team." I More information visit – www.cessna.com
Primary Flight Display on the iPad® mini using compatible third party applications such as Air Navigation Pro or similar. Additionally, the pre-installed dedicated app will compute the actual Weight and Balance, provide checklists and include all the Pilot Operating Handbook sections. Everything at his fingertips! Tecnam’s passion to make the flying experience as enjoyable as possible includes a new ergonomically designed interior allowing for enhanced all round visibility, control and switches that can be easily reached and the use of softer materials affording a more comfortable flight. Low operating costs are assured through Tecnam’s close association with Rotax. All of this results in a remarkably efficient aeroplane, with customers being offered a choice of how they want their Tecnam ‘Astore’ powered, be it with the Rotax 912ULS, the all new 912iS or the Rotax 914 engine. “We have built our reputation at Tecnam on producing aeroplanes that offer outstanding value, beauty and efficiency” said Paolo Pascale, Tecnam’s Managing Director. ‘I am delighted we are able to celebrate Tecnam’s 65th anniversary by introducing the Tecnam ‘Astore’ as the new addition to our extensive range of aeroplanes that ensure as wide an audience as possible can enjoy the pleasure of flying a Tecnam aeroplane.” I More information on the Tecnam ‘Astore’ nextgeneration LSA, please visit the company at AERO 2013 Friedrichshafen, Germany from 24 to 27 April or contact your local dealer or Walter Da Costa, Tecnam Sales and Marketing, tel +34 616 481143, w.dacosta@tecnamspain.es I More information visit – www.tecnam.com
hosted on the pilot’s iPad.” The solar recharging feature is a first for Levil, as well. “We wanted to make universal charging options; although the integrated USB charger works significantly faster, the solar cell will give the battery a full charge over time. In the air, it’s what we might call a ‘range extender.’” Slightly larger than a pack of cigarettes at 4.5” x 3” x 1”, and weighing just 8 ounces, the iLevil SW can communicate with several devices simultaneously, through WiFi. It is compatible with a number of apps including WingX Pro7, which displays not only Synthetic Vision and in-flight weather, but also supports ADS-B traffic information received by the iLevil SW from near-by ADS-B towers and other aircraft in proximity with ADS-B out transponders. “Handling all the ADS-B information while simultaneously calculating aircraft dynamics was not an easy task,” explained Ruben Leon, founder of Levil Technology. “The iLevil’s processing power is amazing; we are excited to introduce our most powerful system yet.” Without any airframe wiring or mounting requirements, the iLevil SW is usable in Certified, as well as LSA and Experimental aircraft. The iLevil SW is available immediately, factory-direct; Price is $1195. I More information visit – www.aviation.levil.com/iLevil.htm
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CIRRUS Sales Centers CZECH REPUBLIC Dobroslav Chrobak +420.724.673.731 +420.318.690.644 dobroslav@cirrusok.cz Pribram, LKPM
FRANCE Regis Masson +33 (0)3.44.60.6955 contact@aerolithe.fr Le Plessis Belleville, LFPP
GERMANY Jan-Peter Fischer +49 (0)33731.706413 info@cdaircraft.de Schonhagen
GREECE, CYPRUS & BULGARIA Roberto Alchanatis +30 (0)6.944.201.460 info@tradetech.gr Megara Airport, LGMG
HUNGARY Gyula Hamvai +36 (0)82.311938 info@cirrushungary.hu
ITALY Stefano Cestarelli +39.335.6355320 info@cirrusitaly.it Padova
NETHERLANDS (BENELUX & SCANDINAVIA) Steven Middendorp +31 (0)50.309.6060 info@cirruseurope.com
POLAND Piotr Dlugiewicz +48 (0)665.066.478 info@cirruspolska.pl Lawica, EPPO
ROMANIA Mihai Simonis +40 (0)745.247787 office@cirrusaviation.ro
RUSSIA Igor & Anna Gerts +7.985.2.333.777 info@cirrusaircraft.ru Bykovo, UUBB
SLOVENIA (ADRIATIC REGION) Andrej Marcic +38 (0)614703.210 info@cirrusadriatic.com
SPAIN Santiago Rodriguez Sanchez del Rio +34 (0)985.96.33.35 srodriguez@aviastec.com Aeropuerto de Cuatro Vientos
TURKEY +90 (0)212.4654866 cirrus@topair.com.tr Istanbul Ataturk Airport, LTBA
UNITED KINGDOM Nick Tarratt +44 (0)1280.841111 nick@cirrusaircraft.co.uk Turweston, EGBT